Which meal test is best? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06223555
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looks at two ways of giving a standard liquid meal to measure how the body handles sugar. One method gives everyone the same number of calories, while the other adjusts the calories based on a person's size. Researchers want to find out which method gives more consistent results. About 79 healthy adults will take part in this study to help improve future research on metabolism and obesity.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 79 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government research agency
The lead sponsor is the US National Institutes of Health.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 99 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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* INCLUSION CRITERIA: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria: * Provision of signed and dated informed consent form. * Agreement to adhere to Lifestyle Considerations throughout study duration. * Males and females; Age \>= 18years * Healthy, as determined by medical history, physical examination, and laboratory tests. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: * Current use of medications, dietary supplements, or alternative therapies known to alter energy metabolism. * Fasting plasma glucose \>= 126 mg/dL * Type I or Type II Diabetes Mellitus by self-report. * Hematologic disorders including significant anemia (male hemoglobin \< 13.0 g/dL or female hemoglobin \< 11.0 g/dL) * Current pregnancy, pregnancy within the past 6 months or currently lactating * History or self-report of gastrointestinal disease, including inflammatory bowel diseases (e.g. Chron s disease and ulcerative colitis), malabsorption syndromes (e.g. celiac disease), gastric ulcer (active) which may alter metabolism or absorption of study food by self-report * Evidence of alcohol abuse as defined by an 8-point score on the Alcohol consumption screening AUDIT questionnaire in adults. * Participants who report taking large doses of acetaminophen (\> 3 grams daily) who cannot stop acetaminophen 24 hours prior to and following the meal tests will be excluded from the study. * Inability to consume provided food based on a food allergy or intolerance. * Conditions not specifically mentioned above may serve as criteria for exclusion at the discretion of the investigators. * Any disorder, unwillingness, or inability not covered by any other exclusion criteria which, in the investigator s and/or team s opinion, jeopardizes the safety of the participant or others or would interfere with adherence to the protocol (such as claustrophobia). Conditions not specifically mentioned above may serve as criteria for exclusion at the discretion of the investigators.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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NIDDK, Phoenix
RECRUITINGPhoenix, Arizona, 85014, United States
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